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Only a single overclocking failure can harm the motherboard, CPU, and GPU.

Only a single overclocking failure can harm the motherboard, CPU, and GPU.

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AlphaPlayZz
Junior Member
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10-16-2016, 02:55 PM
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I'm concerned about my CPU, GPU, and motherboard. I tried running an i5 2320 at 4GHz with specific settings. After three boot failures, the motherboard lowered the multiplier, and I restored it to normal afterward. Is everything fine? My GTX 1060 is a 6GB card. Please let me know.
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AlphaPlayZz
10-16-2016, 02:55 PM #1

I'm concerned about my CPU, GPU, and motherboard. I tried running an i5 2320 at 4GHz with specific settings. After three boot failures, the motherboard lowered the multiplier, and I restored it to normal afterward. Is everything fine? My GTX 1060 is a 6GB card. Please let me know.

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LimoLama
Member
89
10-16-2016, 09:26 PM
#2
Your other parts should be okay. The main risk of damage from too much power comes from the PSU, which has built-in safeguards (provided it's a reliable model). You can try running your CPU at higher loads, but only the CPU will be affected (and you too...).
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LimoLama
10-16-2016, 09:26 PM #2

Your other parts should be okay. The main risk of damage from too much power comes from the PSU, which has built-in safeguards (provided it's a reliable model). You can try running your CPU at higher loads, but only the CPU will be affected (and you too...).

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snowcone03
Member
123
10-17-2016, 01:36 AM
#3
GPU is definitely fine, it's impossible to harm it by using a CPU overclock. Regarding the CPU and motherboard, I think they should be okay as well, provided the board doesn't reject your settings. In the end, you'll need to verify everything yourself to ensure your components function properly.
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snowcone03
10-17-2016, 01:36 AM #3

GPU is definitely fine, it's impossible to harm it by using a CPU overclock. Regarding the CPU and motherboard, I think they should be okay as well, provided the board doesn't reject your settings. In the end, you'll need to verify everything yourself to ensure your components function properly.

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Jze_
Member
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10-17-2016, 02:36 AM
#4
if voltages remained constant everything would be okay
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Jze_
10-17-2016, 02:36 AM #4

if voltages remained constant everything would be okay

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DerNeueDoktor
Member
156
10-20-2016, 05:28 PM
#5
It's normal to experience failures until you adjust it properly. It won't harm anything. I recommend avoiding setting the vcore to auto. The clock speed typically shouldn't exceed 105, but it's not advised to push it to its maximum. Even at 3.7ghz, it will still provide some benefit.
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DerNeueDoktor
10-20-2016, 05:28 PM #5

It's normal to experience failures until you adjust it properly. It won't harm anything. I recommend avoiding setting the vcore to auto. The clock speed typically shouldn't exceed 105, but it's not advised to push it to its maximum. Even at 3.7ghz, it will still provide some benefit.

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EMANKILLER12
Member
167
10-22-2016, 08:55 AM
#6
GPU is definitely fine, overclocking the CPU won't harm it. Regarding the CPU and motherboard, they seem to be okay too if the board didn't start with your settings. However, you should verify yourself if everything functions properly.
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EMANKILLER12
10-22-2016, 08:55 AM #6

GPU is definitely fine, overclocking the CPU won't harm it. Regarding the CPU and motherboard, they seem to be okay too if the board didn't start with your settings. However, you should verify yourself if everything functions properly.

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jf_poli
Member
111
10-29-2016, 08:29 PM
#7
Your other parts should be okay. The main risk of damage from too much power comes from the PSU, which has built-in safeguards (provided it's a reliable model). You
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overheat your CPU by forcing it beyond its limits, but in that scenario only the CPU is affected (and you, naturally...)
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jf_poli
10-29-2016, 08:29 PM #7

Your other parts should be okay. The main risk of damage from too much power comes from the PSU, which has built-in safeguards (provided it's a reliable model). You
can
overheat your CPU by forcing it beyond its limits, but in that scenario only the CPU is affected (and you, naturally...)

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rayatron
Junior Member
33
10-30-2016, 04:08 AM
#8
The CPU includes thermal safeguards, which reduce performance if it gets too hot. A single test should be safe. Long-term high voltage use will eventually affect it, which is normal during overclocking. Spending 24 hours on Prime95 testing would be more concerning.
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rayatron
10-30-2016, 04:08 AM #8

The CPU includes thermal safeguards, which reduce performance if it gets too hot. A single test should be safe. Long-term high voltage use will eventually affect it, which is normal during overclocking. Spending 24 hours on Prime95 testing would be more concerning.